Strawflower - Helichrysum bracteatum "White"

Sow about 6 weeks before the last frost.
Perfect for cutting both fresh and dried. Also useful as dried in autumn bouquets and wreaths.
Light-germinating, requires light to germinate so do not cover.

Pick the flowers just before they open, they open further when drying. Strip the stems and hang in a dark, dry place.
May need to be supported so they can withstand rain and wind.

Please note that our seed bags are delivered in Swedish!


Quantity: about 250 seeds

Light preference: Sun

Height: about 100 cm

Plant spacing: 20-30 cm

Color: White

Sowing depth: 0 cm / Light-germinating

Sowing time: about 6 weeks before the last frost

Sowing to harvest: 75-85 days

Germination time: 7-15 days

Lifecykle: Halfhardy Annual